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Midnight Blues
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PostSubject: Cigar Cutters   Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:55 pm

Well as long as I'm asking questions, what type of cutter do you fine fellows prefer?
I'm contemplating 3:

Xikar Xi3

Palio

or a cutter I design and build myself


Any thoughts or words of wisdom?

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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:52 pm

I personally use a bullet punch most of the time, but I do occasionally use a cutter. I have used the Xikar several times in the local shop and it works well. Folks rave about how easily and cleanly the Palio cuts. I too am in need of a good cutter (mine is old and raggedy) and am leaning towards the Palio..... Or both Very Happy

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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:15 pm

I'm a cheap bastage but I do it the old fashion way... I take my thumbnail and run it around the cap.
I use a cutter for Torpedo's and Belicoso but its usually a cheap one, nothing nearly as nice as what you are proposing.

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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:31 pm

I always used cheap double blade guillotines,
but my daughter bought me this one for Christmas.
So it is a prized possession.
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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:57 pm

Thanks again all, PD if I do build one I'll definitely let you know, its not rocket science but it will take some time.
Hermit how do you like the overall performance and craftsmanship of your Xikar?

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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:44 pm

Midnight Blues wrote:
Thanks again all, PD if I do build one I'll definitely let you know, its not rocket science but it will take some time.
Hermit how do you like the overall performance and craftsmanship of your Xikar?


Terrific!
I wouldn't have paid that much for a cutter, but I love it.
BTW, they all use the same blades; the cheaper ones cut
as well as the fancier ones.
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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:03 am

HEY....... Bolivar...... Sweet!

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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:01 pm

I have always used a cheap double bladed guillotine cutter. I like it but I am hoping that someone who likes or maybe would even love this bullheaded combat engineer will buy me a nice cutter.

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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:30 pm

I have always used a cheap double bladed cutter until recently. A fine BOTL gifted me with a Xikar Redwood and the difference is amazing. I don't think I'd pay retail for one, but the quality is there for sure. I haven't tried any other brnads though.


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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:31 pm

I smoke a good deal of cigars...i've easily cut and smoked 500 or more, and I can say HANDS DOWN the palio out does the xikar. I always thought my xikar gave a sweet and perfect cut til i used a palio. i can assure you, you won't be disappointed. Xikars tend to break after some use due to the construction from my experience.
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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:10 pm

free_byrd15 wrote:
Xikars tend to break after some use due to the construction from my experience.


I'm careful with mine, but it is guaranteed for life.
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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:19 pm

More moving parts equals a greater chance to malfunction IMHO. They cut nice, but when I realized i needed a workhorse, the palio was it. And the palio gives a surgical like cut.
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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:11 am

free_byrd15 wrote:
I smoke a good deal of cigars...i've easily cut and smoked 500 or more, and I can say HANDS DOWN the palio out does the xikar. I always thought my xikar gave a sweet and perfect cut til i used a palio. i can assure you, you won't be disappointed. Xikars tend to break after some use due to the construction from my experience.


I would agree - I have both and I use the Palio most of the time. The other nice thing about the Palio is it's shape - it makes a nice cigar rest if you're somewhere they don't have proper cigar ashtrays. As far as the Xikar's lifetime warranty, I sent mine in a couple years ago because I thought it was getting dull; they promptly sent me a brand new one, no questions asked. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:04 pm

The Palio works so good my best friend "borrowed" it,,,so I gave it to him,,,,then I bought another,,,,
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PostSubject: Re: Cigar Cutters   Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:14 am

Never used a Palio, but I am very happy with my Xikar. It's much better than most cheap single or double blade guillotine cutters. I do, however, keep a cheap punch and v-cutter around for when I want a different cut. And then I do keep cheap guillotines for when I fly (just in case... don't want the Xikar getting into the hands of the TSA).


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